Author: random515
Title: 3D Gaming To Reach 40 Million Install Base By 2014
Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 2:34 am
According to an analysis by Insight Media, there will be a dramatic increase in the popularity and availability of 3D technology over the next five years, with the company predicting an install base of 40 million 3D capable displays by 2014.
The 2009 Stereoscopic 3D Gaming Report spoke to developers, publishers and gamers as a part of its compilation, and claims that 3D gaming will go from a small niche market with just a few thousand gamers to an expected worldwide market to 40 million over the next five years.
“We have spent considerable time on our forecasting methodology and believe we have created something that is truly new, innovative and ground breaking,” said Chris Chinnock, president of Insight Media.
Dale H Maunu, a lead analyst on the report, added that they “have played Stereoscopic 3D games for hundreds of hours and can report that the latest technology does not result in eye strain or fatigue.”
“Our experience leads us to believe that S-3D gaming is more immersive and compelling that traditional gaming on a 2D screen,” continued Maunu. “We spoke directly with gamers, game developers, and game publishers as well as display makers to build a complete picture of the future of gaming, along the way going from sceptical middle-age display veterans to 3D gaming fanboys.”
The full report can be found on the Insight Media website.
- By Ira Herbold
